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The Clue
Toothed bars (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RATCHETS
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Notes
The answer RATCHETS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Increases, with "up"
Definition
RATCHET as a noun:
1. (ratchet, rachet, ratch) = mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
RATCHET as a verb:
1. (ratchet, rachet up, ratchet down) = move by degrees in one direction only; "a ratcheting lopping tool"